n.
Pronunciation: ' pät- ˌ h ō l
Function: noun
Date: 1826
1 a : a circular hole formed in the rocky bed of a river by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the water b : a sizable rounded often water-filled depression in land
2 : a pot-shaped hole in a road surface
3 : a usually minor difficulty or setback <hit a pothole in her comeback attempt>
– pot · holed \ - ˌ h ō ld \ adjective